About

Dutchess County Local Development Corporation (DCLDC) is a not-for-profit corporation created by Dutchess County Government under the New York Not-For-Profit Corporation Law 2010 to promote economic development and job creation in Dutchess County

DCLDC induces companies to invest capital in projects that create jobs and increase the county’s tax base, thereby improving the quality of life for Dutchess County residents.

Eligible businesses can benefit from the following DCLDC benefits:

  • Tax or tax-exempt bond financing
  • Lower interest rate than conventional financing
  • Mortgage tax exemption

Mission Statement: The mission of the Dutchess County Local Development Corporation is to reduce underemployment and increase employment; provide assistance and financial incentives for the formation, retention, expansion, and attraction of not for profit and for profit business to improve the economic vitality of the County

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Meeting Schedule 2026

Monthly at 8:00 a.m. (Every Second Wednesday)  |  3 Neptune Road, Suite A21, Poughkeepsie, NY  12601  |  Tel. (845) 463-5400  |  Fax (845) 463-0100 
Meeting recordings and documents can be found here under the corresponding date

January 14

February 18

March 11

April 8

May 13

June 10

July 8

August: No Meeting

September 9

October 14

November 18

December 9

Public Hearing

Last Updated on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025